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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Pure Religion

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 3, 2015
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,820 views

    To establish that “pure religion” is not a feeling, but a faithful service to others by those who live daily to remain pure and unspotted from the world. Pure religion has it origin from the Word of God; not from the words of men!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Perceived Religions 2. Pure Religion 3. Practices of Religion Remarks. 1. James speaks of “pure religion” that which is undefiled, what it is not; what it is; and what are it practices. He writes: “If any man among you seems to be religious, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Connecting To The Stream Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,016 views

    God pours Supernatural Springs into our lives every day and the way in which He can uses a simple stream of information, to bring blessings and encouragement to our lives.

    Connecting to the stream of the Spirit Do you remember when life seemed simpler? Do you remember when if you wanted to make a call when you were out you had to find a telephone box or wait till you got home? Do you remember when you used to write letters instead of sending an email? Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Multiply Your Zeal Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,954 views

    The overall shape of the Bible’s story is like a U in which events begin in perfection, fall into corruption, and painfully wind their way back to the final defeat of evil and the triumph of good. The crucial turning point is the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    Number of spam e-mails sent each day in 2006: 183 billion? Number of work hours U.S. employees spent deleting spam in 2006: 22.9 million?Each of these spam emails are sent in order to create a desire in you. They are sent in order to increase your cravings. What do you crave? One person craves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    War Of Your Worlds Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,280 views

    When you see yourself as an alien and an exile with your citizenship in heaven, and God as your only Sovereign, you stop drifting with the current of the day. You ponder what is good for the soul and what honors God in everything.

    When is something worth nothing? Zimbabwe’s central bank will introduce a $50 billion note -- enough to buy just two loaves of bread – as a way of fighting cash shortages amid spiraling inflation. Zimbabwe is grappling with hyperinflation now officially estimated at 231 million percent, and its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Of Simon Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,054 views

    If you make any effort to live for God, you will face opposition. If you’ve never run into Satan, it’s because you and he are traveling parallel in the same direction.

    In the early part of Acts, we are introduced to 5 brief biographies that I want to introduce to you now. If you enjoy reading a biography, then you’ll benefit from these short bios. Think of these five men as the Mount Rushmore of the early chapters of Acts, if you will. A week ago we saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing An Unreal Amount Of Love Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 17, 2021
     | 3,299 views

    The magnitude of that prayer is so immense that you and I need divine assistance to get our minds around this.

    Find Ephesians 3 with me. This is the second week to look at one of the most beautiful prayers in all the Bible. It's as if you are on an escalator moving right into Heaven itself. It's obviously a prayer from the first words in verse 14, "For this reason I bow my knees before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Right God, Wrong Way Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 19, 2021
     | 3,484 views

    Worship has the power to change you like no other activity you are involved in. Worship has the power to bless you.

    Last week we focused on the first commandment: “You Shall Have No Other gods Before Me.” Last week, we focused on the “what” of worship: You Shall Worship Only God Himself. This week, we focus on the “how” of worship: You Shall Worship God the Right Way. The first commandment implicitly excludes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Law, Sacrifice,tabernacle And Jesus Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 20, 2022
     | 1,584 views

    This sermon focuses on God's giving of His Law, the Tabernacle, and the sacrificial system to prepare his people to enter into the Promised Land, and through Christ continues to do the same for all believers today.

    Today, we are continuing our series called The Story. If you are visiting with us today, basically The Story is a 31-week overview of the Bible. The goal is helping you connect the different stories of the Bible together and ultimately to see how your story connects up to God’s story. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Freedom's Spirit Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 20, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,672 views

    Start, finish and continue your life with the Spirit by faith.

    On February 10, 2013, a fire broke out in an engine room of the Carnival cruise ship, Triumph. The fire knocked out the ship's power, leaving the vessel drifting in the Gulf of Mexico and more than 4,200 passengers and crew in limbo. The lost power made it impossible to operate the flush toilets, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Who You Are In God’s Eyes

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,028 views

    God, through the Apostle Peter, gives us several images of what it means to be a Christian rightly connected to Christ and to each other. Holding onto these images can help us weather the storms of life.

    1 Peter 2:2-10 Who You Are in God’s Eyes Happy Mother’s Day, church! If you are able to join us for our 11:00 Zoom call today (that is, Sunday), mothers, we’d like you to show us a picture of you and your kids, maybe when they were young, if you have one handy. Mothers often are the glue that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    What I Owe Myself Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,423 views

    This is the 3rd of a series of "WHAT DO I OWE"

    Scripture: Philippians 3:12 – 14; Romans 8:1-4 Theme: What We Owe Title: What We Owe Ourselves INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Over the last few weeks we have been looking at what We Owe +What We Owe the World +We owe the World the reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Keys To A Wonderful Church Life - Part 1: Eliminate Stinking Thinking Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 6, 2021
     | 3,393 views

    How can we eliminate our stinking thinking? 1. We must grow in the grace of Almighty God (vs. 3). 2. We must humble our hearts (vs. 3). 3. We must understand our unity in Christ (vs. 3-5).

    Keys to a Wonderful Church Life - Part 1: Eliminate Stinking Thinking The Book of Romans Romans 12:3-5 (Reading vs. 1-5) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 23, 2016 (Revised August 6, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Remember that Romans 12 marks a big shift in Paul's letter to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Importance Of Missionary Work Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 6, 2024
     | 1,447 views

    Being a missionary is not glamorous, but it is the work that matters to God. These men were called to simply go and share what they knew, are we not called to do the same?

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 18 The Importance of Missionary Work Acts 12:19 – 13:12 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    Healthy Church (Growing Together In Christ)

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,125 views

    A healthy church functions like a well-orchestrated body—each member contributing uniquely, speaking truth in love, and allowing God's Word to transform our community from within.

    Healthy Church Growing Together in Christ Introduction A healthy church isn't merely a gathering of individuals under one roof but a living organism where every member functions in harmony toward a divine purpose. In Ephesians 4:15-16, Paul uses the metaphor of a body to describe the church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 4: Why God Often Withholds Explanation Series

    Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 23, 2026
     | 75 views

    If God is present and active, why is He so silent? We live in an age of information where we expect a 'why' for every 'what.' But in this message, we discover that God often withholds the explanation to protect the formation.

    The Question We're All Asking We've learned that God is hidden, but not absent. We've learned that silence is refinement, not punishment. We've learned that God knows us intimately, even in the darkness. But now we come to the hardest question of all. If God is really present. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal